[MplsSteve]

I'm amazed that Reed seems to be faltering as he is. He really was the engineer of the Georgia GOP's winning streak back in '02. I thought GOP voters would be more appreciative.

I figured with the amount of campaign money he'd have to work that he'd have no problem defeating any challenger.

I guess the gambling and Abramoff ties just did him in.

[Chuck54]

As someone posted earlier.

This election is just a warm-up for the next Governor's race and long range most thought Cagle was the best bet to keep the seat Republican.

[RobFromGa]

I think it is the hypocrisy of the casino gambling position, and there are a lot of people like me that don't want a lightning rod as our best shot for Governor when sonny retires...and Reed is a national lightning rod.

But he did great things for the GOP in Goergia, no doubt!

[Atlantian]

Reed comes off a bit arrogant. Isn't this his first political campaign for himself? He's really looking toward the GA governor's race in four years.

Whereas Cagle has been a state senator for 12 years. He's worked his way up after many years of campaigning.

Another thing about Reed. Going from a lobbyist to a politician raises a lot of questions. Who would Reed be loyal to? The citizens of GA or his friends outside the state.